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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.60, 20,858.40 and 9,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.60, 20,858.40 and 9,499.20 is: 14,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.60 : 20,858.40 = 9,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.60/20,858.40 = 9,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.60x = 20,858.40 × 9,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.60x = 198,138,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,138,113.28/13,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.80

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